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A Golden Retriever Knows Exactly Who Chewed the Remote

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The soft cream Golden Retriever has ears slightly back and eyes turned to the side, and the TV remote lying on the carpet next to his paw has a gnawed end. He does not even glance at it. His long, silky coat catches the window light and his dark nose points just past the camera. Everything about his posture says that he would like the whole thing to be forgotten, preferably before dinner.

The living room behind him is comfy, with a gray sofa, a navy blanket, a coffee table at the edge, and sheer curtains glowing in the morning. It is a calm scene, except for the obvious evidence on the floor.

Golden Retrievers were bred to carry game gently in their mouths, which is why so many of them love to hold and chew things. They are friendly, eager to please, and usually happy to learn. A retriever that chews on household objects is often bored or under-exercised, so long walks, fetch, and food puzzles help. Remotes are risky because dogs can swallow batteries and plastic bits, so keep them out of reach. Give your dog a durable chew toy of his own, and talk to your vet right away if he swallows something that was not meant to be eaten.

His sheepish look makes it hard to stay upset. Goldens carry their feelings on their faces, and this one is very sorry.

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